New Orleans’ guaranteed income pilot helped teens’ economic wellbeing, employment chances

New Orleans' guaranteed income pilot helped teens' economic wellbeing, employment chances

Students at the Rooted School in Indianapolis show off the debit cards they received as part of the guaranteed income research program being conducted. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s guaranteed income pilot program is baring some positive fruit according to a new study by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research that shows the program has significantly improved participants’ well-being, employment prospects and financial stability.

Under the New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program, youth between 16-24 years old have been provided with $350 a month and help connecting with education and employment opportunities. The pilot was conducted as part of a broader […]

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